peanut butter bacon chocolate chip cookies

I mean this both literally and figuratively as I am always 15 minutes late to a party and I am without fail about eight to twelve months behind on most things pop culture-related.

You know Angry Birds? Do you play? I just started and now can’t put my phone DOWN!

Have you heard of The Hunger Games?

Dude. Whoa. First book: done! You guys, I am obsessed.

Bacon. In everything!

Bacon in cookies! Why have I waited so long? What have I been doing since 2008?

Answer: I was probably too busy making cupcakes.

What is the cool thing now? Tiny macaroons on a stick served from a food truck? Will someone let me know in eight months?

My other excuse is I am fairly certain that there has not been both bacon and/or peanut butter in my house together at the same time for approximately four years.

With the motto “better late than never” and some leftover bacon from the weekend brunch, a jar of peanut butter that was hidden in a locked cabinet labelled “only to be used in the event of an emergency” and the inspiration of a gloomy, rainy day in Brooklyn – it was time to get to work.

Salty, black pepper bacon bits are the perfect match for soft creamy peanut butter cookies. Just a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips makes for an unexpected bite of rich chocolate here and there and balances out the sweet and salty combination. A quick roll in sugar and a light mark of a fork give the final touches to a cookie that will disappear before your eyes.

I feel exactly that way, like all the time. I must say I’ve got on with Angry Birds, but I’m still behind on The Hunger Games front. And don’t even get me started on bacon. I’m yet to taste my first bacon ice-cream, maple-covered bacon something or gorgeous cookies like yours!

Hi Lillie -
At work we discovered we all had a passion for bacon and celebrated Bacon Day! I supplied a Bacon Explosion (4#sausage, 2#bacon start the ingredients….), and there were bacon cupcakes, etc.
I must make these cookies! I have real bacon bits in my cupboard – ok to use?

Hi Lillie- I just discovered your blog and I am so excited!! These cookies look divine.. I can’t wait to make them. Question… I have heard that keeping cookie dough in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours will produce a better tasting cookie?? Is this true??

Thank you Michelle! I am so glad you found me! Yes, some people believe that “aging cookie dough” by keeping it in the fridge for 24 (some even say 72) hours will produce a better cookie. My personal view is that the difference your taste buds may find between the two is negligible. I usually rest my dough due to the fact I am unable to eat 3 dozen cookies at once so I’ll keep the dough in the fridge and bake it off as needed. I would be lying if i said that day 3 cookies were like totally out of this world crazy better than day 1. Bottom line: rest your dough if you can because it does let the flavors come together but it’s not going to hugely change the taste. Thanks for reading!!

I’ve just discovered your blog and I love it! You demonstrate yummy food with great wit! Your entry on frosting a layer cake was so funny I was crying. Anyways I wanted to share my appreciation (above) and ask a question (below).

For bacon in this, or any other recipe, what suggestions do you have for getting the right amount of crispiness? Also thoughts on using bacon with a sweet, chipotle flavor?